Course overview

A week long residential camp for children aged 11 - 15 years who want to learn more about pony racing

This course is for jockeys aged 11 to 15 years who are at least assessed as ready for Level 2 (you will need to have attended at least a Level 1 at The BRS or NHC equivalent to be eligible, and be assessed by an instructor as ready to move to Level 2).

About the course

This is a one week residential course for you and your pony to experience the fun of pony racing whilst developing yourself as a young jockey. During the week you will:

Ride your pony on our gallops whilst being filmed then watch yourself back in the classroom

Perfect your jockey pose position on our racehorse simulators

See behind the scenes of a Newmarket Trainers’ yard and Newmarket Racecourse

Enjoy an evening of mounted games in teams led by a current jockey (Jockeys that have visited the camp include Frankie Dettori, Paul Hanagan, William Buick, Frankel’s jockey Tom Queally plus many more …)

Take part in a Best Turned Out competition judged by a racehorse Trainer

And finally …

Ride your pony up our straight gallop upsides a jockey!

Course Requirements

You will need to have attended at least a level 1 at The BRS or NRC equivalent to be eligible

This course is for jockeys aged 11 to 15 years who are at least assessed as ready for Level 2 (you will need to have attended at least a Level 1 at The BRS or NHC equivalent to be eligible, and be assessed by an instructor as ready to move to Level 2).

Course Costs

£500

The fee covers the cost accommodation, tuition, meals, trips etc.

Dates

Course Dates

  • Apply 09/04/2024 - 13/04/2024
  • Apply 06/08/2024 - 10/08/2024
  • Apply 13/08/2024 - 17/08/2024

Apply Now

 

To find out more information or for an application to attend The Pony Racing Camp with The British Racing School please contact Jackie Gill at Jackie.Gill@brs.org.uk or telephone 01638 501829.

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